Lisa’s Top 5 Leadership Authors (and why you want to read them)

On the paperback side of the book publishing industry, more than four titles per day are released with ‘leadership’ in them. Leadership books and authors are seemingly everywhere.

How do you cut through all these releases and figure out who’s best to read in specific contexts? I’m here to help.

Here are my top 5 leadership authors. I find each of their books inspirational and actionable.

So, if you are looking for an interesting read over the holiday break for yourself on someone on your gift list: consider one of these gems.

1. Be a better person with MARSHALL GOLDSMITH, Ph.D.

Dr. Goldsmith is the author or editor of 35 books, which have sold over two million copies, been translated into 30 languages and become bestsellers in 12 countries. He has written 3 New York Times bestsellers, MOJO and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There – and his latest book Triggers.

2. Overcome shame with BRENÉ BROWN, Ph.D.

Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston. She has spent the past thirteen years studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame. Brené is the author of two #1 New York Times bestsellers:Daring Greatlyand The Gifts of Imperfection. Her latest book is Rising Strong.

3. Learn new skills with DANIEL PINK

Daniel H. Pink is the author of five provocative books — including three long-running New York Times bestsellers,A Whole New Mind,Drive, and To Sell is Human. Dan’s books have been translated into 34 languages and have sold more than 2 million copies worldwide.

4. Get happy with SHAWN ACHOR

Shawn Achor is a New York Times bestselling author of Before Happiness and The Happiness Advantage. Shawn has become one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between happiness and success, including his latest work with Oprah.com.

If I were to add a sixth author, check out Emma Seppala from Stanford. She has one major book out now, The Happiness Track. She’s a consistently well-researched author on how ‘soft skills’ make an impact on the bottom line. If you’re having trouble convincing your boss on the need for training programs geared at empathy, consider her work.

About Lisa Martin, PCC

I help high achievers – people like you – Lead + Live Better™. I support new and seasoned leaders to gain the clarity and confidence to work more effectively and have more impact. And I equip organizations with leadership development programs which cultivate amazing leaders at every level.

About Lisa Martin, PCC

I help high achievers – people like you – Lead + Live Better™. I support new and seasoned leaders to gain the clarity and confidence to work more effectively and have more impact. And I equip organizations with leadership development programs which cultivate amazing leaders at every level.

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I’m Lisa Martin and I’ve managed teams, been a partner in a national firm, owned my own companies – even written 5 books on leadership.

I help high achievers to Lead + Live Better™. I support new and seasoned leaders to gain the clarity and confidence to work more effectively – often in less time – and have more impact. And I equip organizations with leadership development programs which cultivate amazing leaders at every level. Clients like HSBC, PwC, TELUS and Time Warner, have described me as a 'straight-shooting teacher’ and 'no nonsense coach.’ I just like to get results.
If you want to unlock your leadership potential, you are in the right place.